Pieplant
Rheum compactum
Family: Polygonaceae
What it is like
A large herb. It grows 1 m tall. The rhizomes and roots are dark brown and stout. The stems are erect and hollow.
Where it is found
It grows at about 2,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Central Asia, China, Europe, France, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stalks